Pea Rice
Buttery rice and sweet peas come together in an easy, nourishing bowl, perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or serving alongside your favorite dishes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
Method:
Start Cooking- Wash rice under cold water until mostly clear. Drain well.
- Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil + 2 tbsp butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Add rice and toast gently for 2–3 minutes, until grains look slightly translucent.
- Add 4 cups water, peas, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off heat. Place a clean kitchen towel between pot and lid, cover, and rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff gently and serve warm. Bon appétit.
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Notes:
From the kitchen
- We use jasmine rice, but this method works well with most white rice varieties.
- Washing removes excess starch so the rice cooks fluffy, not sticky.
- Toasting the rice adds a light, nutty aroma and helps each grain stay separate.
- The kitchen towel absorbs steam so moisture doesn’t drip back onto the rice.
- Use vegetable, chicken, or beef broth for a deeper flavor.
- Any neutral oil or butter works. Add extra butter for a richer finish.
- Add corn along with the peas for extra sweetness and color.
- For extra texture and flavor, sauté a little vermicelli or orzo before adding the rice.
- Sometimes, we just enjoy a warm bowl on its own.
- Serve alongside chicken, roasted vegetables, fish, or grain bowls.
- Pair with a Mediterranean salad or a side of yogurt.
- Perfect for meal prep or lunchboxes.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 479 kcal | Carbohydrates: 79 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 63 mg | Potassium: 197 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 452 IU | Vitamin C: 15 mg | Calcium: 44 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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Green peas
WHY WE LOVE IT
Green peas bring a natural sweetness and soft bite that adds contrast to fluffy rice. Their bright color also makes even the simplest dishes feel fresh and inviting.
A LITTLE STORY
In 17th-century France, fresh green peas became a high-fashion obsession at the Court of Versailles, described as a “madness” among the elite. Once humble, they turned into a prized seasonal delicacy served at royal banquets.
DID YOU KNOW?
Fresh peas start converting their natural sugars into starch soon after harvesting, which is why frozen peas are often sweeter and more flavorful than “fresh” ones at the store.